Best Late Night Restaurants in Clinton Hill
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bed-Stuy Fish Fry
Combo-style fries built for fast, hot, fried-food satisfaction.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A Fulton Street takeout-first shop where fries are part of the core comfort-food equation—meant to be grabbed, dipped, and eaten immediately alongside fried seafood or chicken. The best results come from treating it like a combo order: one fried main, fries, and keep the extras minimal so everything stays crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried fish combo with fries, Fried shrimp combo with fries, Wings with fries
What Makes it Special: Combo-style fries built for fast, hot, fried-food satisfaction.
7.6
A Clinton Hill diner with an all-hours feel where fries do what they’re supposed to: hot, salty, and built to ride shotgun with a burger, tuna melt, or late-night breakfast plate. This is a volume-and-speed stop—order direct, keep it classic, and eat them fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger with fries, Breakfast plates, Diner sandwiches
What Makes it Special: Straight-ahead diner fries at late-hour convenience.
#3
Smack Burger
7.6
A no-frills smash-burger counter built for the ‘need a burger now’ lane—thin patties, fast build, and a menu that doesn’t pretend to be anything else. It shines as a late-night quick hit: order a double, add a crispy side, and keep moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double smash burger, Onion rings, Cheese fries
What Makes it Special: A straight-to-the-point smash burger with strong value.
#4
Sam's Deli
7.5
A straightforward neighborhood deli that earns its spot for late-night practicality: hot sandwiches, quick prep, and no drama. It’s best when you order classic deli-style—one hero, one drink, and you’re out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon egg & cheese, Turkey hero, Chopped cheese
What Makes it Special: Classic deli counter food that’s still available late.